Police investigate report of Somerville woman assaulted near Porter Sq.

On April 14, 2022, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Cambridge Police detectives have been actively investigating a report that a 47-year-old Somerville woman was physically and sexually assaulted near the Porter Exchange Shopping Center at 1815 Massachusetts Avenue on Wednesday morning around 8:40 a.m. The survivor reported she was walking down Roseland Street towards Massachusetts Avenue when she felt someone quickly approach her. After attempting to step out of the way, the suspect reportedly reached up her skirt and felt her buttocks. When she turned around to confront the suspect, he ran away.

While the survivor initially wasn’t able to obtain a description of the suspect, we have had detectives aggressively working this case, following up with local businesses and Lesley University (which has property abutting the area where the assault occurred), and we have been able to secure surveillance footage confirming details associated with the assault and more insight into the male suspect.

Please carefully review the attached video for more information. If any residents, businesses or people who travel or visit the area have any possible information about the suspect or their whereabouts, please call 617-349-3300.

Those who wish to provide information anonymously may dial the Cambridge Police Anonymous Crime Tip Hotline at 617-349-3359 and leave a message. Anonymous tips may also be sent via the Cambridge Police MyPD mobile app or via text message to 847411. Begin your text with TIP650 and then type your message. In the meantime, Cambridge Police will continue to provide enhanced attention to the area.

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